Here’s a look at today’s headlines: President Obama announced that he would unilaterally set aside 12 million acres in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as wilderness. This announcement comes after last year's designation of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument—that locked up nearly 500,000 acres of southern New Mexico. U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce (NM-02) [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The US House of Representatives recently passed the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abotrion Insurance Full Disclosure Act by an overwhelming vote for the bill. Representative Steve Pearce issued the following statement concerning the vote: This common-sense legislation codifies the longstanding Hyde Amendment that no federal funding may [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is seeking public comment on possible increases in the park’s entry fees. The proposal is to raise the basic entrance fee from $3 to $5. Anyone wishing to learn more about the changes, or make comments on them, is invited to a meeting [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Yesterday, US Senator Tom Udall issued the following statement in response to the president’s annual State of the Union Address. “the president laid out a strategy that would help New Mexicans – and all Americans – address challenges like access to fair housing and education that we must meet [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: Members of the Southwest New Mexico Quilters Guild recently presented local veterans with a Quilt of Valor. These quilts are crafted by volunteers who put their hearts and souls into every stitch with exacting standards set forth from a national organization. Special thanks go out to all those involved [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: On Friday, US Senator Tom Udall delivered a speech on the Senate floor against a bill to mandate approval of the Keystone Pipeline. Udall said that Congress should not intervene in approving a pipeline for a foreign corporation. Udall then called on Congress to set priorities for developing a [...]
The Mimbres Region Arts Council is pleased to present Dan Bern as part of the 2014/15 Indie Folk Series. 'Dan Bern is best known for his prolific songwriting and electric and live persona. He has released eighteen albums since 1997 and built a loyal following based on prodigious touring and output of songs in all forms. [...]
Here is a look at local headlines: A Silver City man was found dead in his vehicle on Radio Tower Road. Esteban Ortega, 22, was found about 1pm on Wednesday. The death is being treated as a homicide. Anyone with information about Ortega’s death should call the Grant County Sheriff’s office at 575-574-0100. Also, on [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: New Mexico State Police were alerted on Monday afternoon that a suspect wanted for capital murder and carjacking in Mississippi was in Lordsburg. State Police located D’Juan Holloway, 23, on I-10 east of Lordsburg around 5 pm Monday and attempted to pull him over. Holloway allegedly attempted to evade [...]
Here’s a look at today’s headlines: The US Department of Agriculture announced yesterday the availability of over $18 million in funding to help educate, mentor and enhance the sustainability of the next generation of farmers. The support is available through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. The program awards grants to organizations implementing programs [...]
